Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

BRITISH LEGION HOUSES, PL15 8HG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRITISH LEGION HOUSES, PL15 8HG.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PL15 8HG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PL15 8HG is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL15 8HG is a safe, established residential area on British Legion Houses, 0.1km from St. Stephen in Launceston. Administratively it sits within Launceston North & North Petherwin ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL15 8HG are sourced from Output Area E00095696 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL15 8HG. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL15 8HG has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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St Stephens Community Academy

Outstanding240 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Greenaways0.8 km
  • Spar0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Launceston Steam Railway0.9 km
  • Pastures0.9 km
  • Proper Ansome Catering0.1 km
  • The Blue Chip Junior0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake18.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Box0.0 km
  • Post Box0.0 km
  • North Street0.1 km
  • Golf Club0.1 km
  • St Stephens Community Academy0.2 km